Language Standardization in Technical Documentation for ROTAX® Aircraft Engines This service letter applies to all ROTAX® aircraft engines. As of September 1st, 2016 BRP-ROTAX has switched all of its documentation for Aircraft Engines to “English only”.. Because English is the standard aviation documentation language worldwide, the language of all original texts in technical documentation for ROTAX® aircraft engines has been standardized to English. Where translations exist, the English version is now deemed authoritative.

CAA UK har udsendt en MPD på Ikarus C42 flyene #2016-006E dated 15th of July 2016.Cracks have occurred starting from the centre hole in the forward hub on some Neuform propellers. Three aircraft have been affected with hours flown ranging from 400 to 1050. Read the MPD (Mandatory Permit Directive)

What’s this all about, and how does it affect my engine?? skriver Rotax Owner. If you have recently taken delivery of a new ROTAX 912, 914, or 582 that was produced AFTER MAY 9th, 2016 – or – if you have recently replaced 912, 914, 582, 447, 503 or 618 carburetors or carburetor floats with replacement parts that were produced AFTER MAY 9th, 2016 – then you should go on!

– Rev.7 of the maintenance manual for JABIRU 2200 AIRCRAFT ENGINE and 3300 AIRCRAFT ENGINE DOCUMENT No. JEM0002-7 dated: 30th June 2016 (106 pages) is now available on the Jabiru homepage

01.07.16

– Jabiru Service Bulletin: JSB 012-3 Issue: 3, dated 30th June 2016. Subject: Jabiru Engine Flywheel Attachment. JSB012 Issue 3. Since Issue 2 there has been another revision to the flywheel connection design, namely the introduction of 3/8” capscrews in this connection. The serial number range and applicable action for these engines is therefore updated.

New Service Bulletin from Jabiru Aircraft Engine JSL014-3 (rev.3) dateret 17.06.16 “Jabiru Cylinder Head Inspection”: Jabiru Go-Nogo gauges and reams referenced, Double valve spring upgrade detailed. Incomplete review of all the information in this document can cause errors. Read the entire Service Letter to make sure you have a complete understanding of the requirements.

Applicability – Ikarus C42 all models. The problem appears primarily to affect high hours (1000hr+) early examples of the C42 on which the affected cut-outs were made manually. Later models are machine cut, and are thought less likely to exhibit the problem but they remain subject to this service bulletin until further notice. Find all the SB’s lined up here on the UK disty homepage.

14.06.16

Service Bulletin – SB 30 Issue 1 dated 5th of May 2016. Applicability – Ikarus C42 fitted with Neuform Propeller Inspection of propeller hub for cracking. Nature of Defect: BMAA have been made aware of cracks starting from the centre hole in the hub on some Neuform propellers. As can be seen from the pictures 1 to 3 below, the cracking is quite extensive and the two principal cracks have gone nearly the complete radius of the outer hub…..read the 3 pages Service Bulletin on the BMAA homepage.

Jabiru Service Letter JSL019-2​ (ver.2) dated 14th of December 2015: Rudder End Cable Inspection, all Jabiru aircraft. A single incident involving the precautionary landing of a Jabiru aircraft has highlighted a condition which can potentially lead to an in-flight loss of rudder control.

06.11.15

ROTAX RELEASES Service Instruction SI-912-23: Introduction of a radiator retrofit kit for 912 series. A retrofit kit (part number 881535) has been released. It is designed to adapt the “New Style” 997083 radiator (with sloped sides) to an installation where rectangular mounting is desired. Read the SI-912-23.

Jabiru Service Letter JSL01, issue 1 dated 1st of October 2015 regarding oil cooler hoses. A single incident involving the forced landing of an aircraft with a Jabiru 2200 engine installation has brought to light a condition which can potentially lead to an in-flight loss of engine oil pressur

Rotax releases service bulletin ​SB-914-050 and SB-914-959UL: “Replacement of the overload clutch”. Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process, certain ROTAX 914 series engines with optional gearbox overload clutches may be prone to unwanted slippage.

As a precautionary measure a 2000 hour life is now imposed on all AN4 wing attachment bolts, both the front and back. Read the bulletin.

04.03.15

Rotax releases revised ‘TR’ pages for 912/914 Installation Manuals. If you have a recent 912 or 914 (since 2013) – or your older engine has been updated with one or more of the “new style” cylinder heads – be sure to download and carefully review these important updates!

IMPORTANT:

Waterless coolant formulations (Evans, or others) are NO LONGER APPROVED for use in any 912 or 914 engines equipped with the “New Style” (2013 or later) cylinder heads.

(see the TR documents for complete details…)

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03.03.15 Opdateret 12.02.16

Rotax has released a Mandatory Bulletin

requiring exchange of the carburetor floats on certain Rotax 912/914 series engines and carbs. All 912/914 Carburetor floats in the ranges of applicability described in this bulletin must be replaced by new “marked” replacement floats, which will be marked with one or two embossed ‘dot’ markers as shown. Read bulletin SB-912-67UL R1, SB-912-67 R1 and SB-912-65UL R3​ Read SB-912-67 R1 for complete instructions.

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19.01.15

Rotax Service Bulletin Index rev.17 for the 2T engines and 912 and 914 engines dated the 19th of January 2015. Click here for more.

Jabiru Service Bulletin JSB031-3: Engine Through Bolt Replacement and Upgrade is rev.3 dated 15 January 2015. Read the bulletin.

19.12.14

New Service Instruction from Rotax SI-912-020 / SI-914-022 REVISION 8 “Running Modifications on Rotax Engine type 912/914 series” This revision of the Service Instruction has been expanded to include information about the change of CHT measurement (as described in the recent bulletin SB-912-066/914-047) for the new style cylinder heads (see chapter 72-00-00 of this SI).Read more.

Background: In July 2014 Jabiru Aircraft released a notification to owners of certain 2200 engines regarding a potential issue affecting their ignition systems. The issue can occur when the housing for the spring-loaded central carbon brush rubs against the rotor as it turns. Over time in service the friction in this area can “weld” the rotor to the cap and in some cases has led to a failure of the rotor and then of the ignition.

08.12.14

Rotax Service Information SI-912-066UL:

Change of Measurement Method from Cylinder Head Temperature to Coolant Temperature for ROTAX® Engine Type 912 and 914 (Series). Read more

08.12.14

Rotax Service Information SI-912-016-R7 (rev.7):

Selection of suitable operating fluids for Rotax engine type 912 i, 912 and 914 (Series) dated the 8th of December 2014. Read more

05.12.14

Jabiru Service Letter JSL007-5 (rev.5) dated the 1st of December 2014: Alcohol, Lead, Compression Ratio: Fuel Guidance replace issues 1 to 4 (rev.1- rev.4).Issue 7 is now CURRENT and has been prepared with format changes to improve clarity

05.12.14

Jabiru Service Letter JSL014-1 (rev.1) dated the 7th of December 2014:

Jabiru Service Letter JSL010-1 Service Time Intervals dated 21th of November 2014 It has come to the attention of Jabiru Aircraft that there exists confusion regarding the method by which time is measured for the purpose of determining service, maintenance and overhaul intervals.

Read about the difference between HOBBS Time EMS, Tacho Time EMS, HOBBS Time Analogue Tacho and Air Switch Time.

Rotax has released a revision of Mandatory Bulletin requiring periodic check of the carburetor floats on certain Rotax 912/914 series engines and carbs. “Periodic inspection of the float buoyancy for ROTAX Engine”

Type 912 and 914 (Series) dated 13 November 2014. Read e-Man​uals page to order your copy now for just £9.99.

“There are two important issues here to cover. First is the issue with hose time limits and how long will a rubber hose last? The second and possibly more important is hose selection and the right way to install a hose which is covered in part 2 of this article.

10.08.12 For the Jabiru 2200 engine owner……..A new maintenance manual dated the 26th of July 2012 has been issued. Read more. On the first page you will find this text: “It is the owner`s responsibility to regularly check the Jabiru web site at www.jabiru.net.au for applicable Service Bulletins and have them implemented as soon as possible. Failure to do this may render the aircraft un-airworthy and void Jabiru’s Limited, Express Warranty.”Check out the complete list of manuals.

“New video on coolant elbow servicing” on Rotax-Owner.com. Rotax Owner releases another video in it`s series of “Rotax Minute” videos. This subscriber suggested topic covers the procedures for removing, adjusting and re-installing the coolant elbows on a 4 stroke Rotax aircraft engine. Learn how to prevent damage during removal and how to properly seal during re-installation.

07.07.12

Rotax Minute – Air Filter Servicing This new video details procedures for washing and oiling K&N air filters. See tips on how to properly service these filters for specific use on Rotax aircraft engines, as well as tips to help avoid potential problems. Visit All Video List on Rotax-Owner.com.

28.05.12 (opdateret 01.06.12)

Rotax Alert Service Bulletin ASB-912-061UL-R1 Revision 1. Note: This ASB only affects some hoses supplied by Rotax, it is serial number specific. More serial numbers are affected than previously indicated. Rotax has released an Alert on a select group of fuel lines found with the 893114 fuel pumps. This was due to reports of some rubber debris coming from the inside covering of the fuel lines that could possibly contaminate the carburetion jetting. Read more on Rotax News Network (ikke opdateret endnu) and see the video on Rotax-Owners.com

Rockwell Collins` new electronic dual-channel Engine Control Unit (ECU) will be featured on the Rotax® 912 iS (non-certified) piston engine for Light Sport Aircraft (LSA).

This ECU, which is the first that meets aerospace design assurance standards for certification in the LSA market, was announced at a launch event today at the BRP-Powertrain factory in Gunskirchen, Austria, an affiliate of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP).

– Rotax 912iS: Can I retro-fit the injection to the engine? NO, it is a new engine with new block, crankshaft, ignition to name a few parts. More than 60% of the parts in the iS have new part numbers or are newly created just for this engine. ​